Anyone who has ever undergone treatment for cancer knows that the temporary side effects of chemotherapy, radiation treatment and strong medications are often more painful and debilitating than the disease itself. Many people entering the treatment phase of cancer face frequent trips to the hospital or doctor, making maintaining employment nearly impossible during the course of treatment.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes many types of cancer as impairments that qualify for disability payments under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The disability approval board will also recognize the period of impairment resulting from cancer treatment.
If you are a resident of Pennsylvania, West Virginia or Ohio who has continued to be employed through your cancer diagnosis, talk to an attorney on the SSDI claims team at Berger and Green before you begin your treatment plan. We will answer your questions about SSDI benefits for people who must leave the workplace because of the debilitating effects of cancer treatment. We can even help you get your claim prepared and filed now, so your claim is ready for immediate review.
The SSA includes many types of cancers, treatments and recurring surgery and related diseases as qualifying impairments to earning a living on the job, including:
- Breast
- Ovarian
- Esophagus or stomach
- Small intestine, large intestine
- Liver or gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Kidneys, adrenal glands or ureters carcinoma
- Urinary bladder carcinoma
- Cancers of the female genital tract
- Testicles, penis
- Metastatic carcinoma or sarcoma
- Malignant neoplastic diseases treated by bone marrow or stem cell transplantation
Did you know?
If you have cancer and apply for benefits, you may receive payments for the period of time you were unable to work because of your cancer treatment.
We are recognized as a leading name names in SSDI claims law serving Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Under the direction of attorney Cynthia Berger's 40 years of SSDI legal experience, our firm has helped many thousands of people receive the SSDI benefits they need, we are confident we may be able to help you.
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From our main office in Pittsburgh, our attorneys provide SSDI and SSI services for clients throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Contact us to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced Pittsburgh cancer treatment disability lawyers today.
